What Is the Minimum and Maximum Acceleration for a Block on an Inclined Wedge?

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Homework Statement



A block rests on a wedge inclined at an angle [tex]\theta[/tex]. The coefficient of friction between the block and the plane is [tex]\mu[/tex].Let the wedge move with horizontal acceleration a to the right. Assuming
that tan [tex]tan(\theta) < \mu[/tex], find the minimum value of a for the block to remain on the wedge without sliding.

Also find the maximum value of a.

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution



[tex]mgcos(\theta)+masin(\theta)=F_{normal};<br /> \tex{mgcos(\theta)+\mu (F_{normal})=macos(\theta);<br /> <br /> a=\frac{g(sin+\mu cos}{cos - \mu sin}[/tex]

which gives wacky limiting values and isn't a range at all but just one value.
 
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Have a bit correction with this one: [tex]F_{static friction} \leq \mu F_{normal}[/tex]
Also, there must be a condition for a to be positive, as a acts to the right.